Bombay HC Rules Wife Visiting Parents Often Without Notice is Cruelty
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife frequently visiting her parents without informing her husband amounts to cruelty and granted a divorce to a Nagpur-based husband.
J&K Court Orders Wife to Pay ₹10 Lakh for Misusing Domestic Violence Act
A Jammu and Kashmir court fined a woman ₹10 lakh for misusing the Domestic Violence Act against her husband. The ruling highlights the consequences of legal misuse and the need…
Mumbai Girl Files False Rape Case Against Brother, Court Acquits Him After 2 Years
A Mumbai man spent two years in jail after his sister filed a false rape case against him in 2018. The court later acquitted him, citing inconsistencies in the complaint.
Indore Court Rules Wife Entitled to Husband’s Standard of Living
The Indore Sessions Court ruled that a wife has the right to live according to her husband’s standard of living. Failing to provide basic needs amounts to economic domestic violence.
Can Petty Quarrels Be Termed as Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC?
The court in Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam (2009) ruled that petty quarrels cannot be termed as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. Continuous or serious abuse must be…
Karnataka HC Rules Wife’s Abortion Records Private, Cannot Prove Adultery
The Karnataka High Court ruled that medical records, including abortion reports, are private and cannot be used to prove adultery, protecting the fundamental right to privacy and reinforcing doctor-patient confidentiality.
Supreme Court Orders ₹5 Crore Alimony and ₹1 Crore Support for Adult Son After Divorce
The Supreme Court orders a husband to pay ₹5 crore as alimony to his wife and ₹1 crore for his adult son after granting their divorce, ensuring financial fairness.
Bride Calls Off Wedding After Groom Touches Her Neck During Garland Exchange
A wedding in Karnataka was called off after a bride became upset when the groom's hand touched her neck during the garland exchange. The incident escalated into a family dispute,…
Johnny Depp Wins $15 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard
A Virginia jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, awarding him $15 million in damages. The case centered around a 2018 op-ed…
Mother Kills 6 Children by Throwing Them Into Well After Marital Dispute in Maharashtra
In a horrifying incident in Maharashtra, a mother killed her six children by throwing them into a well following a marital dispute. The tragedy occurred in Kharavali village, and the…